Lubrication is crucial for turbochargers that spin at incredibly high speeds. Traditionally, engine oil has been used to lubricate turbocharger bearing systems, but it comes with limitations and hassles. Oil-lubricated systems offer limited mounting options, as oil must flow back into the engine by gravity, unless you use costly and complex scavenging systems. They're also prone to contamination from engine wear, as well as oil leaks and smoking. Comp Turbo was motivated to solve these problems, and their innovative design led to the world's first production oil-less water-cooled turbocharger! The patented CTR Oil-Less Turbochargers use a Triplex Ceramic triple ball bearing system. The bearings are lubricated by a special high-quality non-channeling grease. The bearing housing has a water jacket for cooling and a Zerk fitting for easy maintenance. Comp Turbo ball bearing turbochargers have a patented triple ball bearing design with 99% mechanical efficiency! This results in a faster response compared to the industry-standard dual ball bearing system because of reduced friction losses. It significantly improves response times and maximizes power output! Our patented Triplex Ceramic bearing system is housed in a billet aluminum cartridge, making our turbochargers 5 to 12 pounds lighter on average! Our entire line of turbochargers is proudly made in the USA and features our latest R-Line technology. It includes the CTR 7/14 veined billet slim hub extended tip compressor wheel and high-efficiency CTR slim hub high-flow turbine wheel, our most advanced rotor technology yet. Features: • Titanium Bullet Nose • Fully Rebuildable/Upgradeable • Anti-Surge Compressor Housing • CTR Compressor and Turbine Wheel • Triplex Ceramic Oil-Less Bearing System • Can be mounted in any orientation • Eliminates oil lines CTR Compressor Wheel Technology: The CTR-line turbochargers have a 7 - 14 vaned compressor wheel with the latest compressor design technology. It has a small-diameter hub to maximize intake airflow and an extended tip design for better efficiency at high pressure ratios. The R-line design, with its large inducer diameters, can produce higher boost pressures at high engine speeds and increase engine HP output by up to 15%. The R-line advanced compressor wheels are now available on all our CT turbochargers. CTR High Flow Turbine Technology: The CTR Turbine wheels have 25% lower inertia, which means faster rotor acceleration. The slim hub and thin blade design are unique and maximize the flow capacity, 30% more than the previous GT style Turbine wheel. The Comp Turbo CTR high-flow turbine wheels have low leaving velocity due to their long blade length, which minimizes losses. This leads to higher turbine efficiency and a wider flow range than other turbine wheels in the industry. CTR turbine wheels are designed for high exhaust flow and have low leaving gas velocity to increase turbine efficiency. Turbochargers are built to order and take 3 to 5 weeks to deliver.
Using Your Turbocharger: Once your turbocharger is installed, start your engine as normal. The turbocharger will start working as the engine revs up, boosting the power output. Since it can be mounted in any orientation, you have the flexibility to place it according to your engine setup. Just make sure all connections are secure. Maintenance Tips: Regularly check the Zerk fitting for the bearing lubrication. You can easily service the turbocharger by following the instructions related to the Zerk fitting. The water jacket in the bearing housing helps with cooling, so ensure that the cooling system is functioning properly. Check for any signs of leaks or abnormal noises during operation. If you notice any issues, it's a good idea to consult a professional. Remember, the turbocharger is fully rebuildable and upgradeable, so if you want to enhance its performance in the future, you have that option. Also, keep in mind that these turbochargers are built to order, so expect a 3 - 5 week delivery time.
